According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), chemical peels are among the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedures.

Chemical peels can remove the damaged outer layers of your skin

Using varying strengths of acids, a chemical peel can remove the top, damaged layer of your skin to reveal the smoother, younger-looking layer beneath. You may choose to have a chemical peel to:

Reduce the appearance of scars

Treat blemishes

Smooth your skin

Even out your complexion

The strength or your peel can be tailored to your skin’s needs and your preference

The more noticeable you want your results to be, the deeper the chemical peel you’ll need. Light and medium peels are fairly painless, though you may feel a slight stinging from the chemicals. After, you can also go about your normal activities as long as you use sunscreen. Your skin should be protected from the sun for several months after any chemical peel to protect your skin and maintain results.

At Aura Skin we feature four types of chemical peels

Alphahydroxy acid (AHA)

The gentlest type of chemical peel, it uses glycolic, lactic and fruit acids to help smooth and brighten skin. The AHA peel treats:

Fine lines

Dryness

Uneven pigmentation

Acne

Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)

This medium peel also treats fine surface wrinkles, blemishes and pigment issues. It can be used on the face, neck and other areas.